Obituaries

July 21, 1927 – June 21, 2014 at the age of 86 years Memorial Service, Saturday, July 26, 2014, 4:00 p.m. Cedar Heights Community Hall, 316 Lakeview Dr, Sorrento

June 13, 1923 – July 20, 2014 at the age of 91 years It is with heavy hearts and great sorrow that the family of Violet Genevieve Berger announces her passing. Mom was born on June 13, 1923, near Tribune, Saskatchewan and died on July 20, 2014, surrounded by her family, at home on the farm in Sunnybrae.  She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Louis Berger, and eight of her siblings. Mom

July 19, 1925 – July 21, 2014 at the age of 89 years In the early morning of July 21st, Al passed away peacefully at Bastion Place to unite with the love of his life Martha. For many years Al and Martha ran Baker Building Movers Ltd. from Golden throughout the Okanagan area. A wonderful gentle man with a huge heart that touched the lives of all he knew. He will be missed by his stepchildren Dorothy McKenna

October 18, 1934 – July 17, 2014 at the age of 79 Memorial Service:  Fischer’s Funeral Services, 2 pm Saturday, August 2, 2014 with Pastor James Poelzer  presiding. A reception will follow at Swansea Point Fire Hall, Davidson Road at 4:00 p.m. In loving memory of Clair Byron born on October 18, 1934 in Swan River, MB passed away on July 17, 2014 at Bastion Place, Salmon Arm at the age of 79 years.  

March 9, 1920 – July 15, 2014 at the age of 94 years

December 10, 1941 – July 14, 2014 at the age of 72 years

April 10, 1934 – July 11, 2014 at the age of 80 years Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated on July 18, 2014 @ 11:00 am at our Lady of the Lake Parish, 2385 Golf Course Drive, Blind Bay, BC. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Albert Martin on July 11, 2014.  Albert was born in the town of Willow Bunch, Saskatchewan.  He spent his working life in

February 5, 1917 – July 13, 2014 at the age of 97 years Isabella Paulsen, a longtime resident of Telkwa and a familiar figure at the post office until her retirement there in 1982, has died in the Shuswap area at age 97. Born Isabella Cathcart in Wayburn Sask., she moved to northern British Columbia with her family during the “Dirty Thirties.” Her parents took up a farm near Vanderhoof. In Prince George, she met Thorvald Paulsen, who had immigrated

December 16, 1990 – July 12, 2104 at the age of 23 years

July 4, 1952 – July 11, 2014 at the age of 62 years

December 9, 1943 – July 10, 2014 at the age of 70 years

December 24, 1922 – July 8, 2014 at the age of 91 years PFEIFER, Hilda (Billie) Emma (91 years young) It is with great sadness that we have to let you know that our Auntie Bill passed away. Hilda Emma Virtue was born in Okotoks, AB on December 24, 1922 to Sam and Clara Virtue.  She grew up in Okotoks, Black Diamond and later in Turner Valley areas. She married Herman Pfeifer in 1941, and

September 25, 1947 – July 8, 2014 at the age of 66 years

October 12, 1923 – July 8, 2014 at the age of 90 years

April 10, 1963 – July 1, 2014 at the age of 51 years Memorial Service:  Saturday, July 12, 2014, 1:00 p.m., Crossroads Free Methodist Church, 121 Shuswap St. SW, Salmon Arm Celebration of life:  Saturday, July 19, 2014 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Chase Creekside Seniors Centre, Chase, BC. It is with sadness we announce the passing of Cynthia Diann Hudson (Hart) at 51.  Cynthia passed away peacefully at our family’s home in

January 4, 1925 – June 06, 2014 At the age of 89 A Celebration of Rudy’s Life will be held Sunday, July 6, 2014 at 1 pm at the Glen Eden Hall in Salmon Arm. We regret to announce the passing of Rudy Buff Sr. on June 6, 2014 at the age of 89 years. He was pre-deceased by his wife Phyllis, son John, daughter Shirley, parents Henry & Clara, brothers Peter, Kurt and Herbie. 

July 1, 1922 – June 30, 2014 at the age of 91 years

August 29, 1953 – June 29, 2014 at the age of 60 years Funeral Service:  Saturday, July 5, 2014, 11:00 a.m., Shuswap Community Church, 3151 6th Ave. NE, Salmon Arm, reception to follow. Interment:  Following reception (approx. 3:30), Eagle Valley & District Cemetery, Sicamous

September 17, 1954 – June 29, 2014 at the age of 59 years It is with great sadness that the family and friends of Deb Nesseth announce her peaceful passing surrounded by family at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in the early morning hours of Sunday, 29 June. Deb will be forever loved and missed by husband Arne, daughter Jennifer, step-daughter Niki and step-son Jason, sister Suzanne and brother Kevin, half-sister Gail, dearest friends Kay and

August 25, 1921 – June 26, 2014 at the age of 92 years Memorial Service, Thursday, July 3, 2014  2:00 p.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services Doris Edna Quiring (Maiden name Nelson) at the age of 92. Doris passed away peacefully in the early hours of June 26, 2014 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband(s) George, James and Abe, sister Vera and brother Ivan. Survived by sons Allen (Edna) and Jim (Linda),

November 4, 1960 – June 16, 2014 at the age of 53 years  

June 7, 1945 – June 26, 2014 at the age of 69 years

August 03, 1923 – June 18, 2014 at the age of 90 Cornelia passed away peacefully at Bastion Place, Salmon Arm, on June 18, 2014 at the age of 90 years.  Coreen was born August 3, 1923 at Rotterdam, The Netherlands. She was predeceased by her Husband Lammert, sons Henry and Frank and grandson Tim.  She is survived by her loving family, sons Bourke “Bob” (Nellie), Evert (Renee) and Steven Jagt, daughter Margaret (Mike) Lyons,

January 27, 1949 – June 18, 2014 at the age of 65

December 3, 1949 – June 16, 2014 at the age of 64 years

October 03, 1930 – May 05, 2014 at the age of 83 Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday June 21, from 1 to 3 pm at the Senior’s Fifth Avenue Activity Centre at 170-5th Ave SE in Salmon Arm, BC. It is with deep sadness we announce that John passed away peacefully in Salmon Arm BC with his loving wife Carole Holm by his side. He was born in Calgary, Alberta and raised

May 28, 1956 – June 11, 2014 at the age of 58 years

November 24, 1941 – June 3, 2014 at the age of 72 years Service: Saturday, June 21, 2014,  10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Salmon Arm Celebration of Life:  Noon at the family residence, 800 Gardom Lake Road We are saddened to announce the passing of Nicolaas (Klaas) Heronimus Postma on June 03, 2014.  He left us peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.  He fought a brief but courageous battle

June 15, 1956 – June 9, 2014 at the age of 57 years Wake:  Friday, June 13, 2014, 3:00 p.m. family residence, Pierre’s Point Funeral Service:  Saturday, June 14, 2014.  11:00 a.m., Pierre’s Point Hall

September 18, 1925 – March 28, 2014 at the age of 88 years Celebration of Life:  Saturday, June 21, 2014, 1:00 p.m., North Canoe Hall Elsie was born in Vancouver on September 18, 1925 to Arthur and Isabella Emslie.  There she married her first husband Leonard Dunn in 1945 and they had five children.  After being predeceased by him, she then married Jordy Jordan in 1969 and moved their joined family to Kamloops where they

August 31, 1932 – June 07, 2014 At the age of 81

June 18, 1925 – June 07, 2014 at the age of 88 years Peter Parashyniak of Sicamous, BC was granted his wings on June 7, 2014 where he peacefully passed away at the Shuswap Lake Hospital in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 88 years. Pete was born on June 18, 1925 in Melville, Saskatchewan.  Pete was enlisted in the Canadian Army on May 17, 1944 where he served as a Private and discharged on

March 31, 1934 – June 5, 2014 at the age of 80 years Memorial Service:  Saturday, June 28, 2014, 1:30 p.m., First United Church Reception:  Sunnybrae Hall Janet Caroline McMichael passed away peacefully on June 5, 2014 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in the company of family at the age of 80 years. Mom was born in New Westminster, to parents John and Mary Majdanski. The family subsequently lived in the New Westminster area over the

March 25, 1938 – May 29, 2014 at the age of 76 years

December 02, 1949 – May 29, 2014 at the age of 64 Graveside Service:  Saturday, June 7, 2014, 11:00 a.m., St. Mary’s Anglican Cemetery, Sorrento Memorial Service: Saturday, June 7, 2014, 1:00 pm at River of Life Church, Shuswap Lake Estates, Blind Bay He leaves behind five children—Jenny Crosby (Terry), Jill McGrath (Niall), Juliet Orcutt  (Trevor), Andy Thomson, Leah Reimer (Brent); four grandchildren —Amanda, Cornelius, Silas, Isaac; two brothers Randy and Greg (Angela); parents—Irv and

July 18, 1925 – May 26, 2014 at the age of 88 years Mass of Christian Burial:  Monday, June 2, 2014,  10:00 a.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Burial following at Mt. Ida Cemetery Reception to be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

June 28, 1932 – May 21, 2014 at the age of 81 years Celebration of Life:  Tuesday, May 27, 2014, 3:00 p.m., Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre

July 4, 1934 – May 22, 2014 at the age of 79 years Celebration of Life:  Saturday, May 31, 2014, 2:00 p.m., Shuswap Community Church, 3151 6th Ave. NE, Salmon Arm Christmas themed attire acceptable Noel McClelland passed away peacefully at his home in Salmon Arm, BC on Thursday, May 22nd, 2014 at the age of 79 years.  He was born in Vancouver on July 4, 1934 and was predeceased by his parents Grace Hornosty and

September 27, 1932 – May 20. 2014 At the age of 81 Keith was born in Vancouver, BC on September 27, 1932 and passed away at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, BC on May 20, 2014 at the age of 81 years. He leaves his loving wife of 56 years Joanne, sons Greg (Judy), Brad (Christine) and Mark (Joanne), sister Dorothy (Frank) Richardson, brother Doug (Pauline), grandsons Kent, Drew, Dustin, Kit and Christopher Armstrong.

October 13, 1927 – May 16, 2014 at the age of 86 years

July 27, 1951 – May 20, 2014 at the age of 62 years Celebration of Life:  Saturday, 2:15 p.m., Saturday, May 31, 2014, Grindrod Gospel Church

July 07, 1949 – May 13, 2014 At the age of 64

July 18, 1921 – May 13, 2014 at the age of 92 years Elizabeth (Bess) passed away peacefully in the Shuswap Lake General Hospital, after suffering complications from a broken hip. She was born in Paisley, Scotland and had three sisters (Jean, Peggy, and Isobel) and three brothers (Dan, Dave, and Robert). Bess was fortunate to have been very healthy all her life, and, with her positive outlook, was looking forward to many years ahead.

October 4, 1939 – May 12, 2014 at the age of 74 years

May 19, 1934 – May 9, 2014 at the age of 79 years Memorial Service:  Thursday, May 15, 2014, 2:00 p.m., Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Sicamous Born at Golden Spike, AB on May 19, 1934, passed away on May 9, 2014 at Kelowna General Hospital at the age of 79 years. He was predeceased by his daughters Bonnie Ann Baron and Cindy Marie Baron and his son Darrell Carl Baron.  Eddie is survived by

September 25, 1938 – May 11, 2014 at the age of 75 years

June 13, 1943 – May 10, 2014 at the age of 70 years

September 30, 1999 – May 04, 2014 at the age of 14 Celebration of life:  Friday May 16 at 3:30 pm, Alliance Church, 2601 43 Ave, Vernon, BC.  Tea reception to follow. Rodney was born Sept 30, 1999 in Vernon, BC. After playing one of the best flag football games of his season, including a “pick 6” interception and return for TD he tragically passed away in a motor vehicle accident on May 4, 2014.

September 3, 1958 – May 6, 2014 at the age of 55 Born in Beechy, Saskatchewan September 3, 1958. Passed away May 6, 2014 in Salmon Arm, BC. Daryl is survived by his spouse Susan Broadbear, mother June Erickson of Salmon Arm, father Bland Hoover of Vernon, brother Sid Hoover (Shelley) and nephews Matthew and Ryan Hoover of Calgary.  Daryl worked as a locksmith in Calgary then co-owned Silverline Security in North Vancouver until his

November 01, 1935 – May 06, 2014 at the age of 78

January 05, 1922-April 29, 2014 At the age of 92 The family of Mary Parkes is sad to announce her passing the evening of April 29, 2014 at the age of 92.  She passed peacefully following a brief illness at Piccadilly Care Centre in Salmon Arm BC, with her family by her side. She is survived by her loving husband John of 65 yrs, son Garry (Becky) of Winnipeg, Ron (Judy) of Mission, daughter Bonnie

November 15, 1930 – April 26, 2014 at the age of 83 years

October 26, 1938 – January 8, 2014 at the age of 75 years Celebration of Life Service:  Saturday, May 3, 2014,  1:00 p.m. from Lakeside Community Church, Salmon Arm  It is with sadness that we announce that Alfred Steinwand passed away in the Salmon Arm Hospital on January 8, 2014, at 75 years of age.  He was predeceased by his wife Heather, brothers Ed, Herb and Rudy, and sister Irma. Alfred is survived by his

December 11, 1926 – April 22, 2014 at the age of 87 years Visitation:  Friday, April 25, 2014    6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services Graveside Service:  Saturday, April 26, 2014, 10:oo a.m., Malakwa Cemetery Celebration of Life:  Saturday, April 26, 2014, 1:00 p.m., Sicamous Senior’s Centre Bror Albert Kilberg was born on December 11, 1926 in Malakwa, BC.  Albert passed away on Tuesday, April 22, after a brief period of hospital care in

September 4, 1930 – April 22, 2014 at the age of 83 years With great sadness and heavy hearts, we say goodbye to our dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Vic Gammer. He passed away peacefully on April 22, 2014 with his loving wife Carol by his side. Born and raised in Vancouver, Vic completed a four year apprenticeship in Modern Store Interiors in 1949. He went on to work in various capacities including construction

February 13, 1940 – April 16, 2014 at the age of 74 years Mr. David Wayne Samphire passed away peacefully at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm, at the age of 74, with his wife June at his side. Dave was a Composing-Room Foreman for the Albertan and later the Calgary Sun, retiring to Blind Bay B.C. in 1995. He was an avid sports fan playing hockey and soft ball but his love was curling. He

December 2, 1944 – April 14, 2014 at the age of 69 years  Memorial service:  Sicamous Bible Church, corner of Hwy 97A and Kappel St.,  2pm,  Saturday, April 26, 2014. Gus “Joseph Gaston” Ouellet passed away on April 14th with his work boots on and as always on the go. Gus was born on December 2,1944 to Amedee (1912 to 1984) and Eva (1913 to 1999) Ouellet at the family farm in La Corey, Alberta. 

April 14, 1944 – April 14, 2014 at the age of 70 years

August 15, 1916 – April 14, 2014 at the age of 97 years

December 5, 1939 – April 13, 2014 at the age of 74 years Donna May Krivak (nee Phillips) at the age of 74 years at Salmon Arm, BC. Born in New Westminster, BC on December 5, 1939. Predeceased by her parents, Norma & Rupert Phillips, husband Andy Krivak (2007) and grandson Andrew Krivak (1988). Survived by her children: Glenda Marchand (Krivak), Daniel Krivak, Steven Krivak and wife Shar Czar-Krivak, Debbie Barron and husband Kelly Barron, Douglas Krivak. Grandchildren, Derek Krivak, Miranda Toner (Krivak), Rebecca Marchand and Nicholas Barron. Donna, Andy and

June 23, 1948 – April 12, 2014 at the age of 65 years Celebration of Life:  Saturday, April 19, 2014, Gleneden Hall, 2:00 p.m. ~ very casual, by family request It is with inconsolable grief that we announce the sudden and unexpected death of Dennis Robert Hare at his home in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 65 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Linda and their three children

February 1, 1946 – December 17, 2013 at the age of 67 years Celebration of Life:  May 3, 2014, 1:00 p.m. Kingfisher Community Hall, Enderby, BC Joe Swanson was born February 1st, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri to Willard Harold and Mary Virginia Swanson nee Stanley and was the eldest of nine children.  He died almost instantaneously at the age of sixty seven of a pulmonary embolism at his home in Mabel Lake near Kingfisher

December 6, 1940 – April 11, 2014 at the age of 73 years

February 1, 1947 – April 10, 2014 at the age of 67 years Originally of Penticton, BC, Jeanette passed away peacefully on April 10, 2014 at Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 67 years. She is survived by her three loving children and eight grandchildren.  She will be forever in our hearts.

August 15, 1946 – April 6, 2014 At the age of 67 years

September 29, 1928 – April 2, 2014 at the age of 85 years

January 12, 1956 – April 1, 2014 at the age of 58 years It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my father Kenneth James Maxwell, on the morning of  April 1st.  He passed on peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side.  His kind heart and enduring smile will never be forgotten by those whose lives he touched.  He showed us all what true courage and an un-waivering

May 22, 1941 – March 30, 2014 At the age of 72  

Nov. 13, 1944 – Mar. 30, 2014 At the age of 69 years

January 06, 1928 – March 29, 2014 At the age of 86

September 18, 1925 – March 28, 2014 At the age of 88 Elsie was born in Vancouver on September 18, 1925 to Arthur and Isabella Emslie.  There she married her first husband Leonard Dunn in 1945 and they had five children.  After being predeceased by him, she then married Jordy Jordan in 1969 and moved their joined family to Kamloops where they build their new life. In 1973 they moved to Salmon Arm, where they

July 23, 1929-March 26, 2014 At the age of 84 years

May 2, 1935 – March 25, 2014 at the age of 78 years Celebration of life:  Monday March 31, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. Fischer’s Funeral Services,  Salmon Arm. Thompson, Clayton Severn, with great sadness we announce the passing of our husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend on Wednesday March 26, 2014 at the age of 78 years. Clayton was predeceased by his mother and father Vi and Mervin and will be remembered forever in the

January 23, 1953 –  January 4, 2014 at the age of 60 years Memorial Service:  Saturday, April 12, 2014, 11:00 a.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Marilyn Hall;  wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, daughter in law, aunt and friend. Marilyn passed peacefully in her sleep at Shuswap Lake General Hospital after a courageous four year battle with cancer. She will be dearly missed by her loving husband

April 17, 1932 – March 23, 2014 At the age of 81 years

February 1, 1921 – March 20, 2014 at the age of 93 years

June 29, 1952 – March 19, 2014 at the age of 61 years Ron passed away suddenly at home March 19, 2014 at the age of 61 years, due to an existing heart condition. He was an incredible, loving husband to Nicole and a wonderful father to Pat (Luanne) King and their three children of Logan Lake, BC and James King of Abbotsford, BC.  He will also be remembered as a most annoying younger brother

Oct. 24, 1950 – Mar. 21, 2014 At the age of 63 years Dawn Eileen Tanner Pendlebury, 63, passed away on March 21, 2014, in Salmon Arm. She is remembered by her children Dawn Marie, Charity (Rogue), Rebecca (Erik), Joshua, and David; her sisters Judy (Howard), Nina, Lizette (Tim), Rayda, and Marion; her seven grandchildren, and numerous extended family and friends. Dawn worked for several years for School District 83, as well as volunteering with

April 7, 1925 – March 8, 2014 at the age of 88 years With sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Wayne McLeod on March 8, 2014 at his home on Mabel Lake. Wayne was born in Altario, Alberta and moved with his family to Vernon in 1937. In the 1940’s he moved to Enderby and in 1969 out to Mabel Lake where he became a well-known, active and respected member of the community. Wayne was a veteran of WWII. He

September 3, 1939 – March 6, 2014 at the age of 74 years Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, March 14, 2014 1:30 p.m.,Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Kamloops. Reception: Eagles Club

October 7, 1948 – March 2, 2014 at the age of 65 years

July 28, 1936 – March 3, 2014 at the age of 77 years

February 18, 1925 – March 2, 2014 at the age of 89 years

October 15, 1958 – March 1, 2014 at the age of 55 years

May 27, 1910 – February 25, 2014 at the age of 103 years Celebration of Life: United Church, Salmon Arm, Sat. May 31, 2014 @ 1 pm Mary Jean (nee Murdoch) Sinclair Watson passed away peacefully Feb.25, 2014 at Bastion Place, she was 103. Jean, as she was called, was predeceased by George Sinclair in 1943 and Dave Watson in 1988. She is survived by son Donald Sinclair and daughter Isabel Sinclair, grandchildren Doug Sinclair,

July 21, 1937 – February 24, 2014 at the age of 76 years

January 20, 1931 – February 17, 2014 at the age of 83 years

April 4, 1971 – February 15, 2014 at the age of 42 years

February 16, 1927 – February 14, 2014 at the age of 86 years Dad passed away peacefully Feb. 14, 2014 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital two days before his 87th birthday. He was predeceased by his wife Bonnie, two sons, Ron and Bob and two grandsons Bill and Cole.  He is survived by his daughter Carol (Doug) Aldcroft and son Bill (Glenda) Taylor, nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Dad was born in Port Coquitlam

August 8, 1957 – February 13, 2014 at the age of 56 years FURSSEDONN, David Harold passed away suddenly on February 13, 2014 at the age of 56 years; my husband, rock and soul mate of 30 years wife Esther “Peachy”, two sons Jason (Kim) and Chris, brothers Tom (Dot), Allen (Connie), stepmother Eve Noakes, as well as his four dogs Buddy, Molly, Pia and yours, Boo Man.  David was predeceased by his parents, brother

January 3, 1954 – February 12, 2014 at the age of 60 years

March 27, 1947 – February 12, 2014 at the age of 66 years

July 22, 1952 – February 10, 2014 at the age of 61 years

January 13, 1987 – February 10, 2014 at the age of 27 years Memorial Service:  Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, 1:00 p.m., Head of the Lake Hall, Okanagan Indian Band, Near Vernon, BC

July 22, 1952 – February 10, 2014 at the age of 61 years

September 11, 1960 – February 5, 2014 at the age of 53 years Service to be held April 2014 at Invermere, BC details to follow

June 25, 1926 – February 1, 2014 at the age of 87 years Visitation:  Saturday, February 15, 2014, 10:00 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Salmon Arm Celebration of Life:  Saturday, February 15, 2014, 11:00 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Salmon Arm Graveside Service:  Monday, February 17, 2014, 3:00 p.m., Valley View Cemetery, Surrey, BC  

June 1, 1927 – January 29, 2014 at the age of 86 years Celebration of LIfe:  Saturday, May, 24, 2012, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Memorial Hall, Sorrento Russ passed away on January 29, 2014 at Bastion Place, Salmon Arm at age 86. He was born in N. Vancouver on June 1, 1927 and moved to BlindBay in 1994.  Russ was an active member of the Sorrento Lions Club as well as a 53 yr. member

November 23, 1948 – January 28, 2014 at the age of 65 years

October 6, 1938 – January 26, 2014 at the age of 75 years Celebration of Life:  Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, 1:00 p.m., Broadview Church “Chuck” Horace Charles Ware passed away on January 26, 2014 in Vernon Jubilee Hospital at the age of 75.  Born in Prince Albert, Sask.  Chuck is survived by his loving wife Lois Ware, daughters Valerie (Will) Pearson, Charlene (Gary) Owens, 5 grandchildren, Jason, Jennifer, Scott, Joseph and Travis as well as